Tall Flower Spikes
Produces impressive upright flower spikes that add height and vertical interest to garden borders.
Tall Delphinium Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Tall Delphinium Seeds
Tall Delphinium is a striking perennial flowering plant known for its impressive upright flower spikes and attractive green foliage. Its flowers bloom in shades of blue, purple, pink, and white, making it a popular choice for garden borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower arrangements. It grows best in full sun, fertile soil, and sheltered locations.
Tall Delphinium
Perennial Flowers
Upright Flower Spikes
Cut Flower Garden
Key Features
Attractive Flower Colors
Features beautiful blooms in blue, purple, pink, and white shades, depending on the variety.
Perennial Growth
Develops into an upright herbaceous perennial that can return in suitable growing conditions.
Excellent Cut Flowers
Long flower stems make Tall Delphinium suitable for fresh floral arrangements and bouquets.
Product Highlights
Impressive tall flower spikes
Blue, purple, pink, and white blooms
Upright perennial growth habit
Attractive deeply divided foliage
Suitable for cottage gardens
Excellent for cut flower arrangements
Attracts bees and butterflies
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Delphinium elatum |
| Common Name | Tall Delphinium; Candle Larkspur; Bee Delphinium |
| Plant Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Seed Type | Perennial Flower Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clump-forming herbaceous perennial |
| Flower Color | Blue, purple, pink, and white, depending on variety |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 3–7, depending on cultivar and growing conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring or late summer, depending on climate |
| Seed Starting | Start indoors in seed trays and lightly cover with growing medium |
| Germination Time | 10–20 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | 55–70°F, depending on seed variety |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, organic-rich, moist but well-drained soil |
| Watering | Water regularly and maintain consistent soil moisture |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 3–6 feet tall, depending on cultivar |
| Plant Spacing | 18–24 inches apart, depending on variety |
| Blooming Season | Late spring to summer |
| Special Care | Provide sturdy support and protect from strong winds |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Use fresh Delphinium seeds for better germination. Some varieties benefit from a short period of cold stratification before sowing.
Use fresh Delphinium seeds for better germination. Some varieties benefit from a short period of cold stratification before sowing.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Fill seed trays with a well-drained seed-starting mix. Sow seeds and cover them lightly with growing medium.
Fill seed trays with a well-drained seed-starting mix. Sow seeds and cover them lightly with growing medium.
Step 3: Maintain Germination Conditions
Keep the growing medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Maintain suitable cool temperatures until seedlings emerge.
Keep the growing medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Maintain suitable cool temperatures until seedlings emerge.
Step 4: Transplant the Seedlings
Once seedlings develop true leaves, transplant them carefully into individual pots. Harden them off before moving them outdoors.
Once seedlings develop true leaves, transplant them carefully into individual pots. Harden them off before moving them outdoors.
Step 5: Support Flowering Growth
Plant in a sunny, sheltered location with fertile soil. Stake tall flower stems, water regularly, and remove faded flower spikes when appropriate.
Plant in a sunny, sheltered location with fertile soil. Stake tall flower stems, water regularly, and remove faded flower spikes when appropriate.
Grow Beautiful Tall Delphinium Flowers
Tall Delphinium adds impressive height and colorful flower spikes to cottage gardens, flower borders, and cutting gardens. With fertile soil, suitable sunlight, regular watering, and proper support, it can create an attractive seasonal garden display.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find useful information about Tall Delphinium Seeds, seed germination, flowering, and plant care.
How long does it take for Tall Delphinium to flower from seed?
Tall perennial Delphinium varieties commonly take around 18 months to flower from seed, although flowering time varies by cultivar, sowing season, and growing conditions. Some specially bred first-year flowering varieties can bloom sooner.
Do Tall Delphinium seeds need cold stratification to germinate?
Some Delphinium varieties benefit from cold stratification to improve germination, while others germinate without it. Follow the instructions for the specific seed variety and use fresh seeds whenever possible.
Why do Tall Delphinium flower stalks need staking?
Tall Delphinium produces heavy flower spikes that can bend or break in strong winds and rain. Supporting the stems with sturdy stakes helps keep the flowers upright and protects the plants during the flowering season.